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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,164.74, 363,145.41 and 148,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,164.74, 363,145.41 and 148,437.06 is: 204,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,164.74 : 363,145.41 = 148,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,164.74/363,145.41 = 148,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,164.74x = 363,145.41 × 148,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,164.74x = 53,904,237,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904,237,012.89/263,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,830.77

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